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“Something I Know” is the debut recording from vibraphonist/drummer Neil Shilansky, a UNH graduate and the brother of pianist Mark Shilansky. The CD, available through www.neilshilansky.com, is a wonderful mix of originals and standard tunes full of energy and joy. The playing from both Shilanskys is excellent throughout, and the contributions from various guests, including saxophonists Marc LaForce and Jim Pisano and vocalist Lauren Wool, are equally stellar. This is a fine CD that features a wide variety of grooves and moods all with a strong jazz sensibility.
- Wire Magazine
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Neil Shilansky's new CD: Something I Know
Self Released in 2006
To purchase visit www.cdbaby.com/cd/nshilansky
Visit www.neilshilansky.com to hear more sample music.
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Neil has freelanced as a sideman on jazz drums and jazz vibes the past 12 years, also playing a variety of styles of music including rock, show/musical theatre, and classical/orchestra.
Neil's original music is a blend of smooth and contemporary jazz, influenced by artists Pat Metheny, John Scofield, Keith Jarrett, Mike Stern, and groups such as the Yellowjackets. Some of his original and arranged jazz music incorporate a gospel style similar to music that Neil plays on organ and piano at a Baptist church in Hartford, CT.
In addition to a performing musician, Neil is a middle school band director at East Hampton Middle School in East Hampton, Connecticut.
Neil performs on vibraphone and drums in the Hartford, CT area, and when time permits, composes concert band, jazz band, and background music for TV and radio shows and commercials.
If you are interested in Neil’s music, check out his website www.neilshilansky.com
There you will find gig and booking information, and hear his latest musical projects.
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